Carpets
Question from cindysimone My daughter had rugs installed in the basement of her new home. I am so worried about my grandchildren (1 yr. and 3 yrs. old) playing down there. There is a strong odor. Is there anything that can be done ‘after the fact’? Do I...Hot Water Tank
Question from mcy9@hotmail.com I am having a reaction to the new hot water tank. Would appreciate any information to help me figure out why I am having a reaction. Debra’s Answer Readers, anyone had a similar reaction? Add...Removing Fire Retardants
Question from Donna L I’m confused. I read a while back that washing clothes in vinegar removes flame retardants. Today, I read that vinegar actually helps to keep fire retardants in tact. Do you know if either is the case or if there is any way to wash flame...Hardwood Floor Refinishing
Question from katier Hello, We are getting ready to refinish the oak hardwood floors throughout our entire house and have found the comments on your website to be extremely helpful. Thank you. In our research we have come across products by a company called...What to replace synthetic wall to wall carpet with?
Question from karen b I am looking for a new apt because the waterproofing chemicals recently applied to my apt building are making me very sick. I have seen some nice apts but all have synthetic carpeting which will also make me sick. What is the best alternative I...InfraChef Oven
Question from Miemiemuis I am trying to find safety information regarding the InfraChef oven. It uses a halogen light to cook with. It has a glass base that you put the food in and the light sits on top. Thanks for your input. Debra’s Answer I don’t see...Design For The Environment Label- US EPA
Question from -E- I came across the EPA’s website Design For The Environment Label and was wondering what your thoughts were on the products they have listed? Thanks for your advice! Debra’s Answer The EPA’s Design for the Environment program allows...Benjamin Moore Natura Paint
Question from Alison UPDATE 2/1/11 One of my readers contacted an attorney about filing a class action lawsuit, and they are interested. Here is a message from the attorney, inviting you to contact them with your problems with Natura paint: * * * * * * * * * * * * * *...Need information on how to dye cotton fabric
Question from joyinjesus I have MCS, and my husband bought me a 100% cotton bathrobe, which I wanted. It is white (he said it was the only color in my size at the store he went to). My whites don’t tend to stay nice and white, so I was thinking I would dye it....
